300zx brake question....

[240sx_in_209]

i was reading and it said to replace your shims on the brake pads every time u replace a brake pad. Does anyone know if when u buy new brake pads they come with it?? or u have to buy them separate

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Well, if it's necessary, I would think they would include it with the pads right? This would be a good 240sx tech question, you should post it there.

[adrianfromthecastle]

you have to buy them seperate.. I doubt they come with the pads.

and imo... you don't have to... (cuz I don't lol), but if you feel safer doing so, go for it. Its not expensive.

[Hijacker]

You only need to replace the shims if they're showing signs of excessive wear.

Where did you read this? The service manual or some random post?

[240sx_in_209]

yeah i saw it on the fsm it said you should replace the shims when replacing pads.... so i was just wondering if they came with the pads or had to buy them seperate were can i get the shims?

[hannibal]

Pardon my noobness, but if shims are the metal 'backing plates' that sit between the pad and the piston, then my AutoZone pads for the Integra came with them....